Standish Wine Co The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022 750ml

Full-bodied, rich, and profoundly complex, Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022 expresses a remarkable blend of Shiraz and Viognier from Barossa Valley’s finest vineyards. Co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier, it reveals a deep profile of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, intertwined with notes of apricot blossom, violet, and a touch of spice. The tannins are silky and well-structured, adding depth and texture alongside a rich, persistent finish. Ideally matched with slow-cooked meats, hearty stews, or hard cheeses, The Relic highlights Standish’s ability to produce wines of power, purity, and extraordinary character.

Halliday Wine Companion - 98 Points 

The Relic is absolutely singing this year. Shiraz from an east-facing vineyard in Krondorf, with the addition of 2% viognier in '22. It sports an insanely concentrated hue in the glass, with pure fruit aromas of plum compote, blueberry and black berry fruits. Layer upon layer of spice along with violets, jasmine, pippy raspberry nuance, dried citrus rind, roasting meats and turned earth. For all the wine's fruit density and intensity, it's got cut and a vivid minerality of line, sliding across the palate with impressive energy and verve, its tannins compact, akin to compressed quartz and graphite, and the finish is long, pure and true. Pitch-perfect architecture this year, with Dan's trademark balance and harmony writ large."- Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 2024

Tasting Notes: Blackberry, black cherry, plum, apricot blossom, violet, spice, silky tannins
Style: Full-Bodied Red – Shiraz Viognier
Made In: Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Alcohol Content: 14.5% ABV
Full-Bodied | Rich | Complex | Pure | Persistent